Investigations into Discourella modesta (Leonardi, 1899) (Acari: Mesostigmata: Uropodina), a new species for Turkey

Authors: DURMUŞ ALİ BAL, MUHLİS ÖZKAN

Abstract: In this study, developmental stages of D. modesta (Leonardi, 1899) females collected from Erzincan province and its surroundings by Bal in 1997-2001 were evaluated. The specimens were examined in the light of previous studies. Earlier definitions, the structural features of females and nymphs, and the localities of the species were reviewed. Original drawings were also made of our specimens.

Keywords: Acari, Mesostigmata, Uropodina, Uropodidae, Discourella, Turkey

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